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PRESIDENT
 The work of social entrepreneurs hinges
on capital and innovation. In this issue, we explore the
delicate balance between social mission and financial goals,
strategies for acquiring financing, and a possible new legal
entity that could pave the way for better funding from
foundations.
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ECONOMICS: THE MOTHER OF INNOVATION
New financing strategies are making it
 possible for organizations with social
missions to, as Bill Gates put it, "make a profit, or at
least make a living," while serving those in need. Here are
some of the
cutting-edge ideas.
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IDENTIFYING
THE COST OF DOING GOOD
 Social enterprise managers can improve their
bottom line by breaking down expenses into two categories:
one for social mission and the other for financial goals.
Here's how to draw that line.
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The L3C: A NEW TOOL FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
The L3C—a possible new kind of Limited
Liability Company—would give foundations a new
alternative to grants and could unleash more funding
for for-profit companies with social missions.
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social enterprises:
What keeps you up at night?
 Social entrepreneurs, the Vanguard wants to
hear from you. What are your greatest challenges in running your
venture? Do you have a best practice that you've
implemented in your enterprise? Your feedback and insight
will guide the direction of future issues of Community
Wealth Vanguard.
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